Ophidian (JVC #9)

Ophidian is a common printing from Duel Decks Anthology: Jace vs. Chandra (JVC #9), a Creature — Snake. Illustrated by Cliff Nielsen.
Card text
Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you may draw a card. If you do, this creature assigns no combat damage this turn.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Snake |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 3 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Duel Decks Anthology: Jace vs. Chandra (JVC) |
| Collector number | 9 |
| Artist | Cliff Nielsen |
| Released | 2014-12-05 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.20 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- April 15, 2013 — An ability that triggers when something “attacks and isn’t blocked” triggers in the declare blockers step after blockers are declared if (1) that creature is attacking and (2) no creatures are declared to block it. It will trigger even if that creature was put onto the battlefield attacking rather than having been declared as an attacker in the declare attackers step.
